clay
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These clay minerals require liquid water to form.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
GUANGHAN, China—In July 1986, workers at a brick factory in southwestern China were digging for clay when they hit upon something unexpected: dozens of dazzling pieces of jade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Traore saw himself as a "big ball of clay" that Jones could mould, and the coach says he was "like a sponge" in terms of retaining information.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
But the popular Korean spa, with its beloved “Buff” body scrubs and warm clay sauna, has become … well, crowded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
She had tired eyes, and river clay markings on her cheeks -and she was furious with him.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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